www.washingtontimes.com Topics: Sean Mcdermotthttp://www.washingtontimes.com/topics/sean-mcdermott/?utm_medium=RSS2017-09-18T18:43:43-04:00Bills defense shines, offense lays dud in loss2017-09-18T18:43:43-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/18/bills-defense-shines-offensive-lays-dud-in-loss/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - New Bills coach Sean McDermott is showing signs of putting the bully back into Buffalo's defense. The book hasn't changed when it comes to stopping their popgun offense.</p> <p>Shut down "Shady," and the Bills aren't going anywhere.</p> <p>"I think that's legitimate," McDermott lamented a day ...Dareus' playing time drops as part of Bills D-Line rotation2017-09-13T17:45:02-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/13/dareus-playing-time-drops-as-part-of-bills-d-line-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Like it or not, Marcell Dareus will have to get used to less playing time no matter how much money he's making. And that goes for the rest of the Bills defensive line, too.</p> <p>Rookie head coach Sean McDermott established in Buffalo's season-opening win over ...Bills coach McDermott plays down Carolina homecoming2017-09-11T18:24:51-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/11/bills-coach-mcdermott-plays-down-carolina-homecomi/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills rookie head coach Sean McDermott isn't one to get sentimental, whether it's reflecting on his first victory or looking ahead to a Carolina homecoming this weekend.</p> <p>McDermott cracked a slight smile Monday when reminded the Bills lead the AFC East following their season-opening 21-12 ...Buffalo Bills rebuilding yet again under new coach McDermott2017-09-04T16:59:06-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/4/buffalo-bills-rebuilding-yet-again-under-new-coach/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills coach Sean McDermott promised he'd build a winner in Buffalo. He didn't exactly say when.</p> <p>Though McDermott refuses to come out and say it, this season has the hallmark signs of a rebuilding year.</p> <p>The coach is new, so is general manager Brandon Beane, ...Bills QB Taylor returns to practice; not yet cleared to play2017-09-04T09:50:03-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/4/bills-tyrod-taylor-has-concussion-uncertain-for-op/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills starter Tyrod Taylor took the next step in recovering from a concussion by returning to practice on Monday.</p> <p>How Taylor feels over the next few days will determine whether he will be cleared to open the season against the New York Jets on Sunday.</p> ...Dareus accepts responsibility after breaking Bills rule2017-08-27T20:04:11-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/27/dareus-accepts-responsibility-after-breaking-bills/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus received coach Sean McDermott's message loud and clear after being forced to fly home alone for violating a team rule.</p> <p>Without revealing what rule he broke , Dareus said he takes full responsibility and added he's "crystal clear" of what's ...Bills coach McDermott reiterates support for Tyrod Taylor2017-08-18T20:22:05-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/18/bills-coach-mcdermott-reiterates-support-for-tyrod/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills coach Sean McDermott didn't want to be misunderstood on Friday when given a second opportunity to back Tyrod Taylor as the team's starter.</p> <p>"I have all the confidence in the world in Tyrod," McDermott said. "Tyrod's going to start for us this week, and ...AP Source: Bills' Glenn expected back at practice next week2017-08-04T17:45:54-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/4/bills-tackle-glenn-sees-specialist-to-evaluate-foo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Cordy Glenn's sore left foot checked out fine and the Buffalo Bills starting left tackle is expected to resume practicing next week, a person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.</p> <p>The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity ...Bills' Watkins takes next step in recovery from foot surgery2017-06-08T11:20:47-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/8/bills-watkins-takes-next-step-recovering-from-foot/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills receiver Sammy Watkins has taken the next step in recovering from offseason surgery to repair a broken left foot.</p> <p>Coach Sean McDermott announced Watkins took part in non-contact individual drills during the past three days of voluntary practices. McDermott said it was premature to ...Beane foresees smooth transition in taking over as Bills GM2017-05-12T11:37:20-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/12/bills-new-gm-brandon-beane-foresees-smooth-transit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Brandon Beane's hiring as the Buffalo Bills general manager means coach Sean McDermott can roll out the wrestling mat.</p> <p>In an indication of the bond the two established during their previous six seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Beane recounted how his eldest son got into ...Buffalo Bills hire Brandon Beane as general manager2017-05-09T18:03:24-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/9/buffalo-bills-hire-brandon-beane-as-general-manage/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Carolina connection continues for the Buffalo Bills in their offseason front-office overhaul.</p> <p>Panthers assistant general manager Brandon Beane was hired on Tuesday to fill the Bills' GM vacancy in yet another indication of rookie head coach Sean McDermott's growing influence over team decisions.</p> <p>Beane's ...Bills wheel and deal to draft Zay Jones and Dion Dawkins2017-04-28T20:00:58-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/28/bills-trade-up-to-draft-receiver-zay-jones-with-37/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Rookie coach Sean McDermott didn't stand pat in turning the first three round of the NFL draft into swap meet by wheeling and dealing to place his personal stamp on the Buffalo Bills roster.</p> <p>And McDermott even provided a parting shot to his former team, ...Bills add picks and character in selecting LSU DB White2017-04-27T23:38:04-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/bills-select-lsus-white-with-the-27th-pick-in-nfl-/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills rookie head coach Sean McDermott filled a need in Buffalo's backfield and added two valuable picks in overseeing his first NFL draft.</p> <p>In using the 27th pick to select LSU cornerback Tre'Davious White on Thursday, McDermott also believes he addressed the issue of character ...Rookie coach McDermott's voice gains prominence with Bills2017-04-25T19:17:54-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/25/rookie-coach-mcdermotts-voice-gains-prominence-wit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Don't underestimate the impact Bills rookie coach Sean McDermott has already made on Terry Pegula.</p> <p>When Buffalo's multi-franchise owner outlined concerns of discipline, structure and character he found lacking in his NHL's Sabres following last week's front-office house-cleaning, they're similar to the troubles Pegula believes ...Bills players buying in to McDermott's focused message2017-04-03T20:56:53-04:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/3/bills-players-buying-in-to-mcdermotts-focused-mess/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - On his fifth coach and after 11 years of missing the playoffs, Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams acknowledged he might have needed a little nudge to return and play another season in Buffalo.</p> <p>One chat with Sean McDermott was all it took to erase any ...Tolbert jumps at offer to join coach McDermott with Bills2017-03-10T16:40:15-05:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/10/tolbert-jumps-at-offer-to-join-coach-mcdermott-wit/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - When Bills rookie coach Sean McDermott called, Mike Tolbert jumped at the opportunity to sign with Buffalo.</p> <p>That was the best way Tolbert could describe the strong bond he established with McDermott during their previous five seasons in Carolina even though the two - Tolbert ...Bills release Aaron Williams and sign safeties Hyde, Poyer2017-03-09T10:37:51-05:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/9/ap-source-bills-agree-to-sign-offensive-lineman-du/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Rookie Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott's team began taking shape on Thursday with a new-look defensive backfield.</p> <p>Starting safety Aaron Williams' career in Buffalo is over after two season-ending neck injuries, and the Bills opened the NFL's free-agency signing period by signing Micah Hyde and ...Bills agree to hire Rick Dennison as offensive coordinator2017-01-19T19:04:35-05:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/19/bills-agree-to-hire-rick-dennison-as-offensive-coo/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Newly hired Bills coach Sean McDermott is placing his trust in former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison to oversee Buffalo's run-heavy attack.</p> <p>And it might help, too, that Dennison has a connection to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, whose long-term future has been in question in ...Bills hire ex-Rams coordinator Boras to coach tight ends2017-01-17T17:42:21-05:00http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/17/bills-hire-ex-rams-coordinator-boras-to-coach-tigh/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills new coach Sean McDermott continues filling out his staff by hiring Rob Boras to coach tight ends.</p> <p>Boras spent the past four seasons with the Rams, including the last two as offensive coordinator. Boras was previously an assistant with Jacksonville and Chicago, and ...McDermott short on boasts, specifics as Bills new coach2017-01-13T16:04:14-05:00JOHN WAWROWhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/13/mcdermott-short-on-boasts-specifics-as-bills-new-c/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The crowd was smaller and the bold promises far fewer on Friday, when Sean McDermott ushered in the post-Rex Ryan era for the Buffalo Bills.</p> <p>Low key and to the point, McDermott spent much of his inaugural news conference as Buffalo's new coach emphasizing discipline ...